About this project

JUST SAY NO! to dead iPhones and "eh" iPhone cases.

Are you tired of the uncanny ability of your iPhone to run out of power whenever you need it most? Are you tired of seeing your iPhone enslaved by the power outlet? Are you tired of the cheap USB ports that come with all major iPhone rechargeable battery cases?

Well we are too.

For goodness sakes, this is 2012, not the medieval ages. You deserve a much better experience with your iPhone.

*Cue drum roll and spontaneous fanfare*

Enter the ureka Rechargeable Battery!

Charge your phone in your pocket whenever and wherever you want with the BEST combination of thinness, lightness, quality, and power ever created for an iPhone 4/4s case.

urekais a thin rechargeable case for the iPhone 4 & 4s that will more than double your iPhone's battery life. Ureka preserves the natural flow and beauty of your iPhone while still protecting your iPhone from daily wear and tear. The inside of the case will feature a form fit design structure to keep your iPhone snug and secure.

One of the most unique aspects of the ureka Rechargeable Battery Case is that it is the first rechargeable battery case that uses a 30-pin dock connector directly compatible with any iPhone charger. All of the major rechargeable battery cases on the market today are limited to depending on USB ports for charging. This not only forces users to carry around cumbersome USB charge cables, but also leads to poor charging quality and a less powerful rechargeable battery case.

The ureka Rechargeable Battery Case eliminates all of these problems.

Technical Specs:

When we say that the ureka Rechargeable Battery case is the best combination of thinness, lightness, quality, and power EVER created for an iPhone 4/4s case, we're not joking around.

SIZE. The ureka, at 125mm long, 60mm wide, and 15mm tall, will be thinner than competing products claiming to be the "thinnest" on the market.

WEIGHT. The ureka will be one of the lightest, if not the lightest, on the market, approximately weigh a feathery 60g.

BATTERY CAPACITY. The ureka will also be the most powerful rechargeable battery case on the market, with a battery capacity of 2200 mAh.

OUTPUT. The ureka will have an output of 5V@100A.

Not convinced that our product is a good idea? We heavily encourage you to look at the specs of competing rechargeable battery cases and decide for yourself.

What material is the ureka made from?

Many of our iPhones suffer from a common symptom in which our iPhones are naturally attracted to the ground. The symptom? Gravity.

Thus, keeping this in mind, we have designed the ureka Rechargeable Battery Case to ensure it hurts the ground more than the ground can hurt your iPhone. The ureka Rechargeable Battery Case will be made out of a special form of hybrid polyvinyl chloride plastic that is extremely shock absorbent. Moreover, the case will also include a slim lithium-polymer rechargeable battery, one which will be fully integrated into the case and can host a capacity of 2200 mAh.

How is the ureka made?

Through magic. More specifically, our ureka Rechargeable Battery Case is designed in our California headquarters, where it will also undergo state-of-the-art 3-D molding. The final product will be assembled by our Chinese subsidiaries and partners. Through our manufacturing agreements with our Chinese counterparts, we ensure and will continue to prioritize labor integrity and fair labor.

The best ideas are usually the simplest. That is why, for now, the ureka Rechargeable Battery Case will only be available in a MATTE BLACK FINISH with a sleek BLACK ureka logo.

HOW BACKING WORKS & HELPS

We are simply asking that you help fund our project by reserving some of our products for yourself. We need to raise funds to send our ureka Rechargeable Battery Case into bulk production. We will reward any pledge with ureka Rechargeable Battery Cases significantly discounted from future retail value or exclusive ureka T-Shirts and Sonny Mustaches. Check out the right panel on this page for more details. Don't know what a ureka T-Shirt or Sonny Mustache is? Check out the bottom of this page for images of these products we are releasing exclusively for our Kickstarter backers.

WHERE DOES THE CASH GO?

90% will go towards the parts, molds, fabrication and build of the rechargeable case.

5% for packaging and shipping all of the rewards.

5% goes to KickStarter and Amazon's fees.

***Prototype v.s. Final Product***

In our current promotional materials and pictures we are referring to near-finalized prototypes of the ureka Rechargeable Battery Case. The final product may include some very minor alterations to ensure maximum customer satisfaction. Rest assured, however, that the final production version will be compatible with both the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S and will still come with the significant advantages we mentioned above. We welcome all feedback and suggestions concerning our product.

THANK YOU!!

You have now reached the end of our presentation. Regardless of whether or not you back this project, we want to thank you for bearing with us through that incredibly cheesy Italian accent and those long lines of words.

However, if you do decide to back us (and completely align the stars in our universe) we want to remind you that:

Kickstarter projects that do not reach their goal do not receive any of the funds.

So please, spread the word about the ureka to your friends, relatives, colleagues, pets, and inanimate objects; every bit helps! We want to start producing and shipping ureka Rechargeable Battery Cases as soon as this summer.

**KICKSTARTER EXCLUSIVES**

The Sonny Mustache**

ureka T-SHIRT**

Apple and iPhone are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. No endorsement implied.

FAQ

The shipping cost not included in some pledges, so be sure to check and make sure your covered if not please add the following. US & Canada shipping is $10, international backers please add $15 (via USPS).

Rewards

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$10 reward

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You are awesome! Every dollar helps get us closer to reaching our goal! We will send you a personal letter of appreciation along with your very own awesome "Sonny MUSTACHE" similar to the one used by Sonny in the video. US & International shipping is free (via USPS).

Estimated delivery:Aug 2012

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$20 reward

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You are SUPER awesome! You'll be a proud owner of an awesome Sonny MUSTACHE and a ureka T-Shirt. US & International shipping is free (via USPS). Be sure to include your adult shirt size with your pledge.

Estimated delivery:Aug 2012

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$40 reward

23 backers
All gone!

EARLY BIRDS. Get your very own ureka for iPhone 4/4s. Only the first 100 are available at this price. The ureka Rechargeable Battery Case is compatible with the iPhone 4 and 4s. Enjoy the most powerful case system in the market. US & Canada shipping is $10, international backers please add $15 (via USPS). Thank you! If you want a complementary ureka T-Shirt, simply add an extra $10 to your pledge and message us your size.

Estimated delivery:Aug 2012

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$50 reward

20 backers
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UPDATED FOR EARLY BIRDS (REWARD #4). Get your very own ureka for iPhone 4/4s. This is Limited to 80. The ureka Rechargeable Battery Case is compatible with the iPhone 4 and 4s. Enjoy the most powerful case system in the market. US & Canada SHIPPING IS FREE, international backers please add $5 (via USPS). [ THE UPDATE WAS MADE DUE TO THE CONFUSION OF THE SHIPPING COST ] Thank you all for understanding!!

Estimated delivery:Aug 2012

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$60 reward

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With a $60 pledge you will get your very own ureka Rechargeable Battery Case for the iPhone 4/4s along with a cool Sonny MUSTACHE. This combo is available for $60 only on kickstarter. US & Canada SHIPPING IS FREE, international backers please add $5 (via USPS). Thank you!

Estimated delivery:Aug 2012

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$80 reward

8 backers
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TWIN PACK. Get 2 ureka Rechargeable Battery Cases for the iPhone 4/4s along with 2 Sonny MUSTACHEs for you and a friend. Only 50 are limited to receiving this reward. Enjoy the most powerful case system in the market. US & Canada SHIPPING IS FREE, international backers please add $15 (via USPS). Thank you! If you want a complementary ureka T-Shirt, simply add an extra $10 to your pledge and message us your size.

$5,000 reward

0 backers

DISTRIBUTOR PACK - Get 150 ureka rechargeable cases for the iPhone 4/4s before they even reach the marketplace. Premium retail packaging included. Retail is $65.95. US shipping & International shipping arranged by buyer. Thank you! If you want a complementary ureka T-Shirt, simply add an extra $10 to your pledge and message us your size.

Estimated delivery:Aug 2012

Funding period

Jun 10, 2012 - Jul 10, 2012
(30 days)

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